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David,

You are a good director on many levels!

Thanks for your useful input and service to PAS and to the M-B.

Peter

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Eric,

BTW, have you tested the brakes in a Parking Lot and not just on the street?

If so, and you are confident that it is not the crown of the road that causes the car to drift to the right when you apply the brakes, then you need to follow David’s suggestion, which may include learning to adjust the brakes yourself.

From my experience of lying under my Series 80 for countless hours, adjusting the brakes is not that difficult.

Perhaps, it is more difficult on a 1932, Model 54, but also perhaps, other Model 54 owners will chirp in.

Peter

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Gents,

I used, as Greg suggested, a small amount of Permatex Ultra-Black to ensure the seal.

When sealed, I swapped to the two-wire clamps.

Peter

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David,

I told you that Rick ain’t no Lady, he is a veritable font of P-A information. HA!

Peter

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Eric & David,

The Bernie Files show that the car was previously owned by: John J. Doherty, 10808 E. 48th St., Spokane, WA 99206.

It lists the engine # as: A-8814.

I trust that this information helps.

Peter

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David,

There are two listed on the Roster, one owned by Rick Horne, and he AIN’T NO LADY!

The other is owned by Karen & Tom Fuller.

Peter

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Gents,

I installed the double wire clamps and no matter what I did, they leaked.

Then I installed the modern SS-band type to SET the newly installed hoses.

After running the engine through a few heating / cooling cycles, I removed the SS-band type clamps and the double wire clamps sealed quite nicely.

They just needed a bit of heat the rubber to properly seal the hoses.

At the time, I didn’t have the patience to tolerate the major leaks long enough for them to become effective.

Peter

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David,

In the day, DeJon made high end electric pieces for Pierce-Arrow.

My Series 80 had a DeJon Starter on it when I acquired it from my Uncle’s estate many years ago.

I still have the DeJon starter, but was able to find an excellent Pierce-Arrow DELCO starter somewhere along the line.

I have also acquired a DeJon generator, with distributor set up, but have not restored it and do not intend to put it on my Series 80.

Peter

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Robert,

HA! Greg Long probably has a dozen.

Peter

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David,

The engine AND the chassis numbers are on the Data Plate, as shown in a photo online.

It seems that Bonhams listed it as number 339326, which is the chassis number and the photo supplied shows the engine stamping.

Finally, it appears that it is only a 2-wheel brake car, as on the Bonham website, the photos reveal it as a 2-wheel brake car.

They also list it as a 1922.

All in, it looks to be a very handsome Pierce-Arrow at a very good initial offering price.

Peter

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Arndt,

There seem to be no listing for this Pierce-Arrow in the listing history of known P-A cars (as of 2012).

However, here is at least some information: S/N#s – 339000 – 339999, (1924-25), (4-wheel brakes began at 339001; “1925” calendar year production began at 339713).

I am sorry that I cannot be of further assistance.

Peter

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Gents,

I just reported this trademark infringement to eBay.

They should pull the listing.

Cheers,

Peter

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Gents,

That is a piece of high-priced crap using a pirated historically significant marque’s trademarked name.

If they used the name Rolls Royce, they would be NUKED!

GO GET THEM MARK & ALLEN.

PEter

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Gents,

Here is the link.

Dave was a Good Man.

Peter

http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000328229/?fullname=david-o-harris

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Loyd,

You should check with some of the auto upholstery companies, like Mac’s (Cartouche) or dare I say SMS.

I also expect that there are other vintage automobile upholstery suppliers.

You also might wish to check out companies that stock home or commercial chair upholstery, as the cushions in a Travelodge wouldn’t get lots of seating time relative to the front seat of a car.

Home and commercial chair / couch upholstery will off you 10,000 times as many style / fabric options as automobile upholstery companies.

Peter

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Jack,

TRICO was / is a Buffalo Company.

I don’t think back then that there was much difference between a factory accessory and an aftermarket extra.

If you wanted something on your Pierce-Arrow, the PAMCC would find it and / or make it for you.

I attach the link for the TRICo history.

According to the history, the VISIONALL was introduced in 1927.

Peter

http://www.trico.eu.com/About/News/TRICOOurHistory

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Ed,

John sold me what I believe was his last Visionall a few years back.

Now I have TWO spares, one is NOS.

At the beginning of each driving season, I run a vacuum pump to one side of the Visionall unit with the car engine off, just to make sure that it runs properly.

If it doesn’t, I just let the vacuum pump suck in the oil needed to re-set the seals.

I know that I “hit gold” when the vacuum pump powers the Visionall.

From then on, the engine will do it.

Peter

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Gents,

This link will get you to the auction website.

The link above was missing the www.

Peter

http://www.sgauction.net/all-listings-oct-1819

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Jack,

That is the one!

That wiper system is the TRICO VISIONALL !

They are Very Cool!

I can hook you up with THE Visionall guru, if you wish, but I believe that I listed him in the Parts & Service section of the PAS website (Paul Ayers).

He not only sells the replacement seals, but will rebuild the unit if you need.

As I posted in another thread today, you use 10W oil or 3-in-One oil to lubricant it and make it run.

Email me at [email protected] for the instructions.

Peter

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Jim,

The TRICO Visionall winter era run off of the vacuum tank, so if that is what you are asking about, then my response above is correct.

If you are asking about electric wipers, I DK.

Peter

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